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Chaney graduates sad to see it all end

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN From Heisman-trophy winning halfback Frank


Howland lineman Anthony Stanko verbally commits to Penn State

Howland lineman Anthony Stanko verbally commits to Penn State HOWLAND —As a standout on the


Ogilvie to take football job in Florida

D.J. Ogilvie has made a habit out of rebuilding high school football programs. He’s taking on a new challenge in the Sunshine State.


D.J. Dota named coach at WBHS

By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com BELOIT About six weeks ago, D.J. Dota suddenly found himself as a


LABRAE FEELING BLUE

Seniors Andrew Sekela and Andre Elkins combined to score just six points for LaBrae High Tuesday night.

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Dick Angle named coach for North-South Classic

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Howland’s Dick Angle got one of the biggest honors of his


Teague leads Irish class on National Signing Day

Akise Teague was sitting behind a table with his Ursuline teammates wearing three distinctive things: a University of Cincinnati hat and necktie and a big smile.

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Patton to Pitt leads Valley football recruits

The city of Pittsburgh got a huge win in football days before Super Bowl XLV.

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Fitch’s Annarella receives SEI honor

Staff report Austintown Phil Annarella likes to think that his selection for the Ohio High


Penguins pick up 2 more Valley players

The Youngstown State football team secured two more verbal commitments in the last two days.

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May, Patton make college choices

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football team picked up another

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OHSAA reveals details of competitive balance

Staff report Columbus Ohio’s muddied high school playoff picture became a little bit more clear


Struthers turns to Asher for football

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com STRUTHERS Instead of selling one of his customers a car,


OHSAA proposes rule to adjust playoff balance

By Joe Scalzo and Jon moffett sports@vindy.com Youngstown A new bylaw could bring better

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West Branch hopes to have coach by month’s end

Staff report BELOIT West Branch will begin interviews for its head football coaching position to